Mayley
Mayley is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,034 in the US, popular nicknames include May, Mayie, and Maylie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mayley first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 197 babies have been named Mayley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mayley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,034 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,034
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Mayley
Mayley is a girl name .
Mayley is currently ranked #9,034 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mayley include May, Mayie, Maylie, and Mayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mayley include Maylee, Maylin, Mayla, Maylani, Mayli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis